Railways, Chandigarh MC told to check air pollution; notices issued
Asked to send their replies within 15 days
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The Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee (CPCC) has issued notices to several institutions, including Railways, Municipal Corporation and Engineering Department of the UT Administration, asking them to take steps to control air pollution caused by dust.
The departments have been asked to send their replies within 15 days.
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Now, they will have to make arrangements to prevent dust from going into the air from open spaces in their respective areas. They will have to cover the open areas with greenery. The Engineering Departments and MC have been asked to make arrangements for washing all major roads of the city at night.
The notices have been issued under Section 31-A of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
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